Robert Frank Borkenstein
Robert Frank Borkenstein | |
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| Born | August 31, 1912 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 10, 2002 (aged 89) Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Police officer, scientist |
| Known for | Inventor of the Breathalyzer |
Robert Frank Borkenstein (August 31, 1912 – August 10, 2002) was an American police officer and scientist, and inventor of the Breathalyzer.[1]
Biography
Borkenstein was born on August 31, 1912 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.[1]
In 1938, Borkenstein collaborated with Rolla Neil Harger of the Indiana University School of Medicine developing the Drunkometer.[2] He joined the Indiana State Police in 1936 and was later promoted to captain in charge of the police force's forensic laboratory.[1]
Borkenstein did a lot of early work on the polygraph. [3][4] and was a sought after expert on the device.[5]
Borkenstein was inducted into the Safety and Health Hall of Fame International in 1988. He became a widower in 1999 when Marjorie K. Buchanan, his wife, died.[1]
Borkenstein died on August 10, 2002 in Bloomington, Indiana at the age of 89.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Martin, Douglas (August 17, 2002). "Robert F. Borkenstein, 89, Inventor of the Breathalyzer". New York Times. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ Center for Studies of Law in Action, Robert F. Borkenstein Courses, Indiana U.
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2002/08/17/us/robert-f-borkenstein-89-inventor-of-the-breathalyzer.html
- ^ https://www.theguardian.com/news/2002/aug/20/guardianobituaries.obituaries
- ^ http://articles.latimes.com/2002/aug/18/local/me-borkenstein18
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